Totten Talks Podcast

Simplifying Olympic Lifts: The KISS Method for Coaches and Athletes - Part 1

Totten Season 1 Episode 6

In this episode of Totten Talks, Leo and Cait dive headfirst into episode six & introduce us to KISS. 


In this episode, Leo and Cait cover:

  • The introduction of the KISS (Keep It Simple, Seriously/Silly) method for coaching.
  • Why Olympic lifts provide value in sports performance and how to break lifts into teachable segments.
  • The misconceptions and challenges coaches face with Olympic lifts, such as time, space, and skill level.
  • The benefits of Olympic lifts, including power, flexibility, and aerobic improvements.
  • Key areas to foster successful Olympic lift training: technique, strength, and flexibility.


Next month, Leo and Cait will delve deeper into tactical strategies for coaching Olympic lifts, emphasizing simplification and practicality.


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